Delicious Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful caramel apple cupcakes. Topped with creamy caramel frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce, these cupcakes are a perfect sweet treat for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup finely chopped apples
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, spread a thin layer of caramel sauce on top of each cupcake.
9. Pipe or spread the caramel frosting on top of the caramel sauce.
10. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top of the frosting for a finishing touch.

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